SCHOOL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
St Nicholas Primary School, Tamworth
FUNCTIONS OF THE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The School Advisory Council has responsibility to advise in the following areas.
The development of the Catholic identity, ethos and mission of the school.
The pastoral care strategies in the school community.
Promotion of the school in the local community.
Ensuring compliance with the ACNC Regulations by school associations and committees such as the P&F.
Development of local strategic plans (finance, buildings, resources) and contributing to diocesan educational strategic planning.
Facilitation of school community responses in conjunction with Catholic system leadership by the NCEC, CEC, BCCS and CSO in engaging with governments on school funding and other relevant issues.
The preparation and publication to the parish and school community of an Annual School Advisory Council Report.
Supporting opportunities for parent engagement in student learning.
The provision of opportunities for parents for social, community and parish interaction and for parents to form supportive networks.
Other matters as requested by the Principal or Parish Priest.
2025 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Fr Chris Onuekwusi (Ex-officio: Parish Priest)
Mr Peter Flynn (Ex-officio: Principal)
Renee Dunst (Member drawn from the staff: Assistant Principal)
Katie Daley (Member drawn from the staff: Assistant Principal)
Amanda Doyle (Member drawn from the staff)
Michael Mulligan (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2019
Narelle Moore (Secretary: Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2022
Daniel Gillett (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2022
David Ison (Chairperson: Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2020
Mitch Jones (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2024
Jess Kidd (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2024
Bec Johnson (PT&F Representative)
Next Meeting: 11 November 2025 - 6pm